When we told people we were going to Victoria, British Columbia, nearly everyone asked, “Are you going to The Butchart Gardens?” Indeed, it’s hard to say that you’ve really visited Victoria if you haven’t seen its world-famous Gardens. But, is it a good choice for families? The Butchart Gardens has nearly one million visitors each year, and summer […]
Big Bus Tours of Philadelphia is Easy, Fun for Families
Hello! Planning a trip to Philadelphia? Most big cities have double-decker bus tours, but the Big Bus Tour in Philadelphia was my first. I’m so glad we did it and will definitely check out Big Bus Tours in other big cities that I visit. Big Bus Tours of Philadelphia was a great way for our family of seven […]
5 Fun Things to Do at Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park in Utah is often overshadowed by it’s showier neighbors, but there are a lot of fun things for families to do here. Last fall, my family returned to Capitol Reef for a multi-generation weekend with my husband’s parents and sister, and her two children. The kids loved playing together, and I enjoyed […]
Tips for Your First Trip to the American Museum of Natural History
Planning a trip to New York City? Families might recognize the American Museum of Natural History as the setting for the Night at the Museum movies. I admit that was one of the reasons my children (ages 7 and 10) were excited to visit this world-famous science museum. It turns out that a lot of […]
25 FREE Things to Do in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City is my hometown and we spend many of our weekends and school breaks exploring all the free ways to enjoy Salt Lake City with kids. Whether you’re vacationing in Utah, or you’re a local family looking for ways to get out of the house, we have a list of ideas. Keep reading for descriptions […]
Laid-back luxury for families at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa
Hey there! My family stayed at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix during spring break, and its’ now one of my kids’ favorite hotels EVER. The Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix is a luxury resort, but it’s friendly, unpretentious and fun for families. The resort offers a lot of activities to keep you from […]
